About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner within the Health Care of the Older People (HCOP) team.
The HCOP team aims to maximise an individual's abilities, with a focus on patient-centred goals, whilst enabling a safe discharge from hospital. With good MDT working and strong links with our community colleagues, our friendly team work together, helping to support patient flow, ensuring a smooth transition between hospital and community settings.
This post would be ideal for someone who has experience as a therapy assistant (Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy) with the required qualifications for this role commencing as a Band 4.
Main duties of the job
The role requires the successful candidate to work as part of a team to manage a designated workload (within a scope of practice), maintain appropriate records, and accept accountability and responsibility for their own actions. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, with close supervision/support from a qualified team member, and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
There will be opportunities to engage in service developments and training and the post holder will assist with the supporting and skill development of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff including assistants, apprentices and students.
To evaluate patient's progress and use own judgement to make amendments to the treatment programme within their scope of practice.
To undertake administrative and some house-keeping duties to support the Therapy service.
The post holder will be required to work some bank holidays & weekends as part of a rota.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
2 A level's or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a subject relevant to the post GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent Relevant Level 4 qualification (Diploma level) or equivalent e.g. Foundation degree, HNC.
Desirable
Relevant Level 5 Qualification ECDL or equivalent Other related Healthcare qualifications
Previous Experience Essential
Experience as a therapy assistant or senior health care support worker or equivalent in hospital or community. Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems. Experience of using good service user relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
Desirable
Experience of working as a therapy assistant practitioner Experience of working under pressure Experience of leading and developing group work
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Therapy Demonstrate professional behaviour Evidence of personal development in previous employment Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills IT Skills - Digitally literate Proven ability to use initiative and recognise own limitations knowing when to seek further assistance. Demonstrated resilience and emotional intelligence Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory and inclusive practice Caring and compassionate
Desirable
Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language impairment
Specific Requirements Essential
Good attendance record Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills Ability to travel across county/sites by being a car driver Commitment to support the Trust Values Demonstrated ability to complete appraisal objectives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)